In its inaugural year, the competition received a strong turnout from universities and colleges across the nation, and 18 teams made it to round two. An esteemed slate of judges reviewed submissions from a competitive pool of applicants who created designs based one of two categories (1) Industrial Applications for Aerospace & Transportation and (2) Quality of Life for Mobility & Medical, with both categories aimed at aiding the development of the next generation of sustainable and innovative 3D printed designs. Braskem invited students from California Polytechnic State University, Virginia Tech, Carnegie Mellon University, and Penn State University to compete for cash prizes for best design. 

"In its inaugural year, we are excited to see the creative and inspirational designs of the first-round finalists of our New 3D Dimensions Design Competition powered by Braskem.  The 3D printing design competition finalists represent a truly impressive cohort of students who submitted innovative ideas that have the potential to set the standard for the future of 3D printing," said Mark Nikolich, CEO, Braskem America. "I'd like to congratulate every of one of our competition finalists. We look forward to supporting all the teams during the second round of the competition as they look to bring their innovative designs to life."

Judges for Braskem's New Dimensions 3D Design Competition include: